This season marks the silver anniversary of the NBA's three-point shot. The league's first three-pointer was made by Boston's Chris Ford on Oct. 12, 1979. Ford shot 42.7% from behind the arc that year, good for second in the league. Who led the league in three-point percentage that season?

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This Week's Matchup

At 45.4% Steve Kerr is the NBA's alltime leader in three-point accuracy. Kerr is also the career percentage leader for the Bulls, Cavs and Spurs. Can you match these other teams with their alltime three-point field goal percentage leader?

1. Heat ¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†a. Dale Ellis

2. Kings ¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†b. Jim Les

3. Nuggets ¬†¬†¬†c. Kenny Smith

4. Rockets ¬†¬†¬†d. Jon Sundvold

Call to Order

The three-pointer is a staple for many players and teams but is largely disregarded by others. Place the following in order of the three-pointers made during the indicated time period.

a. Mike Bibby of the Kings, in the 2004 playoffs

b. Detroit's Richard Hamilton, in the 2003--04 season

c. Atlanta, against Dallas on Dec. 17, 1996

d. Magic Johnson, in his first five NBA seasons

>ANSWERS

PERIMETER PIONEERS: c. "Downtown" Fred Brown was the first man to lead the NBA in three-point percentage. He made 39 of his 88 attempts (44.3%).

AMERICAN BEAUTIES: Louie Dampier made a league-record 794 three-pointers.